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Friday, January 30, 2015

I hope you had a wonderful week. Our week was a tad looong. Both kids have been sick, sick, sick, but they seem to be feeling much better today....finally. :)

Jon and I are so happy to have our wild, little kiddos running around the house again!

Let's get to the party!

{one}

This was how my week started. This beautiful sunrise...it doesn't get any better. Well, I guess it could...you know...if it were...say...75 degrees outside?! ;) But I'll take what I can get. :)

{two}

Have you been watching The Bachelor?! Oh.My.Gosh! This show. Every season Jon refuses to watch it, but then somehow he always get sucked in. Love it! Our favorite Bachelor has been Sean, but Chris is our second favorite. Okay, okay, he's my second favorite - that is, as long as he doesn't screw it up.

{three}

I'll be in the other room crying, eating chocolates and rocking back and forth...I'm sooooo not ready for two!!

{four}

Henry went roller skating for the first time (ignore the blurry picture and just try to be in the moment)! Sick little Eliza and I stayed at home and cuddled while the boys went to the Skate Arena <---is that what you'd call it?

Anyway, rumor has it that Henry kept saying, "Go skate over there Dad!" He wanted to roller skate alone. Which me being the sort-of-helicopter-mom that I am would have failed at leaving him. However, Jon gave him his space and he did fantastic!

So proud! :)

{five}

I shared this gallery wall from my son's bedroom this week. It's still looking good and I've yet to rearrange any pictures, so far so good.

That was our week over here. No big plans for the weekend. Probably just watching some Super Bowl commercials.

Before I know it, something to the liking of a 2025 sci-fi movie poster will take over those captivating photographs and the most precious moments I've ever witnessed will be packed up in a box, put in the crawl space and only time will decide when those priceless pictures will once again make their appearance.

Does anyone else do this? This is me all.the.time. Why? Why, do I do this?

{three}

I recently purchased and read Building a Framework. It's an ebook written by Abby from justagirlandherblog. It was so helpful and inspired me to start a new blog. I've also been using her blog binder and it's been helping me tremendously. If you haven't already, go and check it out!

{four}

We recently took the kiddos bowling. We haven't been since our little guy was our daughter's age and I was super preggers. Anyway, Henry loved it...no surprise. Eliza just wanted to eat...no surprise. :) Can't wait to go again. :)

{five}

Our windows are done!!! I'll be posting an update soon! In the meantime, enjoy this sneak peek. Oh and please forgive me for the creepy nighttime phone picture. ;)

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

It wants to be alive, but all it does is turn on.........and then it just stares back at us........and it does nothing........it.just.stares.

It's a tad frustrating and our old computer, which I'm using at the moment, brings back painful dial-up memories.

*cue world's smallest violin*

Let's continue on with the Desk Nook Design plan, shall we?!

When my husband, Jon, mentioned that we get a desktop computer I immediately replied with, "OOooooookaaaaay, weeeeeeelllll, we need a designated desk area!"

He doesn't want this "designated desk area" to cost too much money, so an IKEA design plan it is. I'm sure there'll be some tweaks, not to be confused with twerks, allow the way, well, maybe just one twerk??

This girl on NYE! She's so stylish....and how about that swiss cheese she's holding?!

{Number Three} I just ordered this adorable baby gift from NanaBugz on Etsy. Is it not the cutest?!Oh Etsy...I think you and I are going to have a fun 2015!

{Number Four}We're getting new windows today! DunDunDuuuuuuuuunnnnn! I'll be sure to post a before and after of the windows, along with what's to come of our old windows. They have a happy ending. Isn't that right, greatdaysofhayes?! :)

{Number Five}Are you freezing where you live? It's.so.cold. I don't mind the snow...but the cold is a bitter, bitter cold...brrr... I've included one of my favorite pictures that I took back in 2008 while vacationing with my lovely hubby! Think warm thoughts, people.

What are you loving today? Do you want to play in the snow or are you ready for spring?Leave me a comment and your email!Thanks bunches!XOXOMarie :)

Thursday, January 8, 2015

It's that time of the year again when we all decide on January 1st that it's time to become organized. I thought I'd share some of my favorite free 'home themed' printables to help a girl (or guy) out.
Take a look for yourself, you'll be happy you did. ;)

This shopping list is from Abby over at justagirlandherblog!
My grocery list has never looked so pretty.
Thanks, Abby! :)

Jenn over at cleanandscentsible hosts a yearly "Household Organization Diet" and it's awesome!

I looove this cleaning schedule from Chelsea over at makinghomebase and the quote at the bottom of the printable is perfect.

Jen, the "gal behind the blog," of iheartorganizing has this adorable "peek at the week" printable.

It's just too cute...and her blog is aaaaamazing! :)

Isn't this Birthday and Anniversary printable so bright and cheery? It's just what I needed.

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